JOSEPH P TYNAN

Joseph P Tynan is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Boston school district, located in South Boston, MA with about 233 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Joseph P Tynan has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Joseph P. Tynan Elementary School, located in the heart of South Boston at 650 East Fourth Street, is a community-focused public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district, the Tynan is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment while fostering social-emotional growth. The school emphasizes inclusivity and works closely with families and neighborhood partners to create a supportive, small-school atmosphere within the larger city system.

Beyond its core curriculum, the Tynan School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student enrichment. The school benefits from its vibrant South Boston location, often leveraging local resources and partnerships to enhance learning opportunities for its diverse student body. By prioritizing both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded citizens, the Joseph P. Tynan School strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a focus on personalized attention and collaborative learning.

For more information, contact Joseph P Tynan at (617) 635-8641 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

650 E Fourth Street
South Boston, MA 02127
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JOSEPH P TYNAN is a public Title I school in South Boston, MA with about 233 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Boston
Total Students:
233
Teachers:
25.1
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 233 students

Black or African American
39.1%
Hispanic/Latino
27.0%
White
20.2%
Asian
9.4%
Two or more races
4.3%

Female
40.3%
Male
59.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.